Very Good
#1956 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 21% in state
Fairfax Senior High
High School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7850 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046
- Math 23% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Fairfax Senior High score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 40% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fairfax Senior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 95Walker's Paradise
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Angeles), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,259
Median home value
$1,411,500
Median rent
$2,204/mo
College educated
63.4%
Homeownership
23.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90046; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #200 of 769
- District spending per student
- $22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fairfax Senior High is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fairfax Senior High
Fairfax Senior High is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 1,524 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,956 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fairfax Senior High
What grades does Fairfax Senior High serve?
Fairfax Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Fairfax Senior High?
Fairfax Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 1,524 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfax Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfax Senior High is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fairfax Senior High rank in CA?
Fairfax Senior High ranks #1,956 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Fairfax Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairfax Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fairfax Senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairfax Senior High has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Fairfax Senior High a charter school?
No, Fairfax Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fairfax Senior High a Title I school?
No, Fairfax Senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairfax Senior High?
83.3% of students at Fairfax Senior High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,524
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 86
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.8%
- Phone
- (323) 370-1200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 90046)
- 48,905
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90046; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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